House & Family History: During World War I Penninghame was used as a hospital. In the early 1950s the Prison Service purchased the House and operated it as Penninghame Open Prison until 2000. The House, together with 100 acres, was listed for sale for £2.62 million in 2014.

Garden & Outbuildings: At its height in the mid-19th century, the Penningham Estate stretched to 37,000 acres.

House Listed: Category B

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway, 18th century. James Blair, 19th century. Henry Oxley, early 20th century. Ray and Marie Butler, 2000-14.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No